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PHOTOS: Heavy rain in Mason

PHOTOS: Heavy rain in Mason

MASON, OH (FOX19) - Heavy rain showers came through the Tri State on Thursday.

FOX19 viewer Jeanne Aronoff sent in pictures of the storm from Mason, OH.

VIDEO: Shannon Sims reports on Wednesday snow conditions

VIDEO: Shannon Sims reports on Wednesday snow conditions

LEBANON, OH  (FOX19) - FOX19 reporter Shannon Sims reported live from Lebanon in the aftermath of the heavy snowfall on Tuesday night and early Wednesday.

Mason City Schools' Winter Weather Precautions

Mason City Schools' Winter Weather Precautions

MASON,OH (FOX19)  - Mason City Schools closings and delays are based on concern for the safety of students, parents and employees. As winter weather approaches, it is important that families establish alternative plans for students should there be a need to delay the start of school, dismiss early or cancel school due to winter weather that can create hazardous road conditions or power outages.

Should there be a need to close schools,  Mason’s extended care programs will not operate and all after-school activities will be cancelled, unless otherwise communicated.

Bitter cold weather approaching Tri-State

Bitter cold weather approaching Tri-State

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) -

wind chill advisory has been issued for parts of the Tri-State as bitter cold weather approaches.

 

Lightning strikes home in Mason

Lightning strikes home in Mason

MASON, OH (FOX19) - A home in Mason was struck by lightning on Wednesday.

Crews battled the fire near the roof of the home located near Snider and Tylersville Roads.

No one was injured. The Red Cross is assisting the family.

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SBA opens assistance center in Moscow

SBA opens assistance center in Moscow

 

MOSCOW, OH (FOX19) - The U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday announced the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Moscow River Valley Community Center, 30 Wells Street, Moscow, Ohio.

The center will serve not just Clermont but neighboring counties as well.

People and businesses with uninsured losses and damages caused by the tornadoes, high winds and flooding on March 2 should take advantage of SBA’s disaster assistance program and apply.  Customer Service Representatives at the Center are available for one-on-one assistance and can help with the application process.

The center will only be in town for a few days.

The location of the Disaster Loan Outreach Center is:

Clermont County
Moscow River Valley Community Center
30 Wells Street
Moscow, Ohio 45153

DP&L offers Tips to Stay Safe During Winter Storms

DP&L offers Tips to Stay Safe During Winter Storms

 

DAYTON, OH - Now that the Miami Valley has had its first real blast of winter with more on the way, Dayton Power and Light (DP&L), which provides power in northeastern Warren County, has several winter weather precautions residents can take to be prepared, many of which apply to everyone.  The most damaging winter weather is freezing rain and high winds, which can take down trees and power lines.

In any emergency, safety should always be the top priority, especially when dealing with electricity.